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The system administrator will ensure the console port is configured to time out after 10 minutes or less of inactivity.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-3967 NET1624 SV-3967r8_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
Setting the timeout of the session to 10 minutes or less increases the level of protection afforded critical network devices.
STIG Date
Free Space Optics Device Security Technical Implementation Guide 2011-10-07

Details

Check Text ( C-3511r2_chk )
Base Procedure: Ensure the console port is configured to time out after 10 minutes or less of inactivity.
Fix Text (F-3900r3_fix)
The system administrator will ensure that the timeout for unattended console port is set for no longer than 10 minutes.